Cricket is the primary self-discipline to announce qualifying groups for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as the game makes a landmark re-entry to the distinguished multi-sport occasion scheduled from July 28 to August 8 subsequent 12 months.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) made the announcement on Monday as women’s cricket options within the Games for the primary time in 22 editions and cricket for less than the second time ever, the primary event being a males’s ODI competitors in Kuala Lumpur in 1998, which was received by South Africa.
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The six qualifiers who be part of house team England within the eight-team Twenty20 competitors are Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and a rustic from the West Indies. They have secured {qualifications} because of their standings within the ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings on April 1, 2021.
As per the qualification course of, the winner of a chosen Qualifying occasion will decide which nation from the Caribbean area will get to take part as athletes might be representing their particular person international locations and never the West Indies as they’d at ICC occasions.
The final taking part team might be determined by a qualifying match to be held by January 31, 2022, particulars of which might be introduced sooner or later.
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will see 4,500 athletes from 72 nations and territories compete throughout 11 spectacular days of the game. Birmingham 2022 would be the first main multi-sport occasion in historical past to award extra medals to girls than males.
The Commonwealth Games cricket match will happen on the iconic Edgbaston Stadium.
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ICC Acting Chief Executive Geoff Allardice mentioned: “We are extremely proud and excited to be a part of Birmingham 2022 and it’s a implausible alternative for us to proceed to develop the women’s sport globally.
“We are dedicated to sustaining the momentum that noticed 86,174 followers packed into the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the ultimate of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final 12 months and Birmingham 2022 provides us one other world stage on which to showcase the women’s sport.
“On behalf of the ICC and its Members, I thank the Commonwealth Games Federation for their support and look forward to seeing some superb cricket at Edgbaston,” Allardice added.
Commonwealth Games Federation President Dame Louise Martin mentioned: “It is an thrilling milestone to be asserting the primary groups to qualify for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Cricket is a sport that’s synonymous with the Commonwealth and we’re so excited to have it again within the Games for the primary time for the reason that males’s competitors at Kuala Lumpur 1998.
“The debut of women’s T20 cricket will be a historic moment for Commonwealth Sport and a wonderful showcase for women’s sport across the world. Congratulations to the teams that have now booked their spot to compete at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium for what I am certain will be an unforgettable tournament.”
England captain Heather Knight mentioned: “We’re actually enthusiastic about internet hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2022 and it presents an enormous alternative for women’s cricket, each in England and Wales and world wide.
“With direct entry into the competitors confirmed, we’re one step nearer to being on the pitch in Birmingham, and the prospect of doubtless profitable a medal is one thing that might be behind our minds throughout the subsequent 12 months.
“It’s going to be a fantastic competition, a real chance to showcase the women’s game to a huge audience and it’s one we’re thrilled to be taking part in.”
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur mentioned: “It’s nice to be confirmed a spot within the Commonwealth Games. We are raring to go, assured of doing effectively after having made the ultimate of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia final 12 months.
“It is an awesome opportunity for both the women’s game and cricket to make a mark at the prestigious multi-discipline Games and we hope to return with loads of good memories.”
